Person:Anna Goosen (1)

Anna Areklet taught school in Oceana County for 30 years. She retired in 1974.

She loved her home, family, gardening, teaching school.

She was a very independent person. After her husband Frank died in 1988 she continued to live on the farm in the house she and her husband lived in all of their 50 years of marriage until 1997 when she broke her back and was hospitalized for ill health.

She was in and out of the hospital until April of 1998. She lived with her son and his family from April 1998 until July 30, 2002. Anna Marie Areklet Died July 30, 2002 Anna Marie Areklet passed away unexpectedly at home on July 30. Anna Marie Goosen was born April 30, 1913 in Crystal Valley to Cornelius and Theresa (Perlings) Goosen. They later moved to Riverton Township. Anna attended Buck School and later graduated from Pentwater High School. She was active in basketball, the debate team, was editor of the school paper, school librarian, class treasurer, best all-around student, and the 1932 class valedictorian. Upon graduation, Anna attended Oceana County Normal pursuing a career in education, and later received a bachelor of science degree from Western Michigan University. For years, she was the director of the Buck School board. She enjoyed a 30-year teaching career in Oceana County schools, eventually retiring from Pentwater Public Schools in 1973 after 10 years of service. Upon retirement, Anna was active in the Oceana Chapter of the Michigan Association of Retired Teachers. She was admired and respected by her colleagues and students alike. On June 11, 1938, Anna married Frank Areklet, her cherished husband of 50 years. They lived together at their home on Stiles Road where they spent many happy years. Her many hobbies included sewing, cooking, baking, reading and gardening. Anna was preceded in death by her loving husband Frank; two brothers, Frank (and Muriel) Goosen and Ston Goosen; two sisters, Mary (and William) Schlee and Ruby (and Francis) Minnick; one nephew, Robert Goosen; and her sister-in-law Muriel (Nash) Goosen. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, John (Diane) Areklet of Riverton, with whom she spent the last years of her life; three grandchildren, Karen (John) Lammi of Riverton, Beth (Shane) Bowman of Ludington, and John Areklet of Riverton; and her two adored great-grandchildren Matthew Lammi and Spencer Bowman. She is also survived by one brother, John (Emma) Goosen of Hart; two sisters, Barbara (Louis) Wilde of Bailey and Julia (Henry) Dennert of Hart; her sister-in-law, Regina Goosen of Muskegon, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services for Mrs. Areklet will be Friday, Aug. 2 at 11 a.m. at the Tate Funeral Chapel in Hart with the Rev. John Christensen officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, Aug. 1 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. The family asks that those who wish to make a lasting memorial contribution to consider the Crystal Valley Care Fund.

Anna Goosen and Frank Areklet at Western MI University, Kalamazoo, MI before 1938

Theresa, Anna Marie and Josie Goosen around 1914

Anna Areklet with brothers Frank (Pete) and John (Bud)